Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 171

Chapter 171:

Rachel blinked, caught off guard.

Their first encounter at the bridal shop had left a very different impression—she had pegged Natalia as an entitled rich lady, the kind who only cared about herself.

But now, she seemed like a kind and innocent soul.

“Bringing me to the hospital was already more than enough,” Rachel murmured. “You don’t have to do all this.”

Natalia met her gaze without hesitation. “Maybe, but that’s just how I am. If I hadn’t been involved, fine. But since I was, I like to see things through.” She gestured toward the food. “The doctor said you’re weak and need something nutritious, so hurry up and eat.”

Rachel tightened her grip around the spoon, her voice steady with gratitude. “Thank you.”

Natalia leaned back, casually twirling her fork. “Don’t get the wrong idea. This doesn’t change anything—I still see you as a rival.”

met Rachel’s gaze head-on, her tone unwavering. “I like Brian, and that makes us competitors.

through their meal, the door swung open, and the doctor stepped in. His gaze lingered on Rachel longer than necessary,

“Rachel Marsh, correct?”

“Yes!”

then spoke in a measured tone, “After eight o’clock tonight, no

unease settling over her. She gripped the edge of her blanket and hesitated before asking, “Doctor…

examination first and assess the results afterwards,” the doctor

next adventure is at g al

thanks so much,

was pinned down on a

revealing her shoulder, which only

defeat, she pleaded, “Please, stop! I can’t handle any more

to turn them on, their

more bottles should be easy for you. Or

down her cheeks, enhancing her